research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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This move diversifies the economy in line with Vision 2030, opening doors for research and development and the potential export of sustainable materials.
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Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Of course, artificial intelligence is infused into everything GM does on the research and development side.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, artificial intelligence is being integrated into the research and development processes of nuclear science.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Analyst Gus Richard explained competitors like Intel are catching up to the company, and that AMD will likely need to spend more on research and development to stay ahead.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Of course, artificial intelligence is infused into everything GM does on the research and development side.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, artificial intelligence is being integrated into the research and development processes of nuclear science.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Analyst Gus Richard explained competitors like Intel are catching up to the company, and that AMD will likely need to spend more on research and development to stay ahead.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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